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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 377.35 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 377.35 and 268.98 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 377.35 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/377.35 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 377.35 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 101,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,499.60/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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